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730.97 | 09.10

PHOTOVOLTAIK – PHOTOVOLTAICS – PHOTOVOLTAIQUE – FOTOVOLTAICA

Installation and 

operating instructions

Solar charge controller

Solarix MPPT 010

730.97 | 09.10

EN

Summary of Contents for Solarix MPPT 2010

Page 1: ...1 730 9 7 09 10 PHOTOVOLTAIK PHOTOVOLTAICS PHOTOVOLTAIQUE FOTOVOLTAICA Installation and operating instructions Solar charge controller Solarix MPPT 010 730 9 7 09 10 EN ...

Page 2: ...mproper usage 3 2 3 General safety instructions 4 2 4 Other risks 4 2 5 Behaviour in the case of faults 4 3 Description 5 3 1 Functions 5 3 2 Structure 6 3 3 LED displays 7 4 Installation 7 4 1 Mounting the solar charge controller 8 4 2 Connection 8 5 Operation 11 6 Maintenance 12 7 Faults and remedies 13 8 Technical data 16 9 Legal guarantee 17 ...

Page 3: ...es of uncertainty 1 3 Description of symbols Safety instructions are identified as follows SIGNAL WORD Type source and consequences of the danger Measures for avoiding danger Instructions relating to the functional safety of the system are in bold type 2 Safety 2 1 Proper usage The solar charge controller may only be used in PV systems for charging and controlling lead acid batteries with liquid o...

Page 4: ...y ventilated Check the charging process regularly Follow the charging instructions of the battery manufacturer Battery acid Acid splashes on skin or clothing should be immediately treated with soap suds and rinsed with plenty of water If acid splashes into the eyes immediately rinse with plenty of water Seek medical advice 2 5 Behaviour in the case of faults Operating the solar charge controller i...

Page 5: ...ilable output of the solar module You will find more detailed documentation about MPP tracking in the technical manual which can be ac cessed at www stecasolar com 3 1 2 What is MPP tracking MPPT MPPT stands for Maximum Power Point Tracking This describes a process by means of which the solar module is always operated at the point of maximum possible power Because the point the maximum power can v...

Page 6: ...e of the solar module and on temperature dependence can be found in the data sheet of the solar module The lower the ambient temperature the higher the open circuit volt age of the solar module The open circuit voltage at 20 C may not exceed the maximum input voltage CAUTION If an open circuit voltage of more than 100 V is supplied to the connected solar module the controller will be destroyed Whe...

Page 7: ...dules generate electricity under incident light The full voltage is present even when the incident light levels are low The solar charge controller may only be connected to the local loads and the battery by trained personnel and in accordance with the applicable regulations Follow the installation and operating instructions for all components of the PV system Ensure that no cables are damaged At ...

Page 8: ...f the solar charge controller fastening holes on the wall Drill 4 Ø 6 mm holes and insert dowels Fasten the solar charge controller to the wall with the cable openings facing downwards using 4 oval head screws M4x40 DIN 7996 4 2 Connection 4 2 1 Preparing the wiring The cross section of the connection cables must be suitable for the currents which occur Modulstrom Batteriestrom Laststrom Querschni...

Page 9: ...d with the wrong polarity Label the battery connection cables as a plus cable A and a minus cable A Lay the battery cables in parallel between the solar charge controller and the battery Connect the battery connection cable with the correct polarity to the middle pair of terminals on the solar charge controller with the battery symbol Connect battery connection cable A to the positive pole of the ...

Page 10: ...loads WARNING Danger of explosion from sparking Danger of electric shock At a voltage of 75 V particularly with regard to module open circuit volt age over the entire temperature range the entire solar energy system must be installed with protection class II Notes Connect loads that must not be deactivated by the solar charge controller deep discharge protection e g emergency lights or radio conne...

Page 11: ...age protection to reduce dropouts Consult the technical manual for more detailed information 5 Operation The solar charge controller immediately begins operation once the battery is connected or the external fuse is inserted The display of the solar charge controller shows the current operating mode User intervention or user settings are not required Protection functions The following integrated p...

Page 12: ...tion sequence 6 Maintenance The solar charge controller is maintenance free All components of the PV system must be checked at least annually according to the specifications of the respective manufacturers Ensure adequate ventilation of the cooling element Check the cable strain relief Check that all cable connections are secure Tighten screws if necessary Terminal corrosion ...

Page 13: ...lies within the permissible range Optobus transfer faulty Repeat programming Battery voltage too low Pre charge the battery Battery voltage too high Check installation Load cannot be operated or only for a short time info LED flashes red Load output is switched off due to excessive load current Reduce load current if necessary switch off or disconnect loads Check loads Load output is switched off ...

Page 14: ...ge External charging source is not voltage limited Check the external charging source If necessary switch off external charging sources Load cannot be operated info LED illumi nates green Defective load or installa tion error Connect load correctly Replace load Battery is not charged Solar module not connected Connect the solar module Solar module connected with incorrect polarity Connect the sola...

Page 15: ...15 730 927 09 10 Efficiency example 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 400 W 320 W 280W 200 W 120 W 85 W 40 W 15 W ...

Page 16: ... LVD 30 11 5 V 23 0 V Application conditions Ambient temperature 25 C 40 C Equipment and design Terminal clamps fine wire single wire 16 mm2 25 mm2 AWG 6 4 Degree of protection IP 32 Dimensions X x Y x Z 187 x 153 x 68 mm Weight approx 900 g see options Technical data at 25 C 77 F CAUTION If an open circuit voltage of more than 100 V is supplied to the connected solar module the controller will be...

Page 17: ...l guarantee claims shall only be accepted if notification of the fault is provided immediately after it is discovered Guarantee claims are to be directed to the seller The seller must be informed before guarantee claims are processed For processing a guarantee claim an exact fault description and the invoice delivery note must be provided The seller can choose to fulfil the legal guarantee either ...

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